“Forever” is currently the second most popular show on Netflix, according to the platform’s public ranking system.
The new teen drama is an adaptation of Judy Blume’s controversial 1975 novel about teenage love and sexuality. Released on May 8, the series is set in 2018 and revolves around two young athletes under pressure to gain college scholarships.
“Forever” stars Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr., along with Xosha Roquemore, Karen Pittman, Wood Harris and Barry Shabaka Henley.
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“Conan O’Brien Must Go” is currently trending on Max following the premiere of the second season on May 8.
The weekly travel show follows the titular late-night host as he travels to different destinations, with the latest installment taking him to Spain, New Zealand and Austria. “Conan O’Brien Must Go” is a spin-off of his podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” and a follow-up to his “Conan Without Borders” travel specials.
Another celebrity travel series, “Long Way Home,” premiered on Apple TV+ on May 9.
The show revolves around Ewan McGregor and his best friend Charley Boorman as they embark on a long-distance motorcycling journey from McGregor’s home in Scotland to Boorman’s in England. It’s the duo’s fourth “Long Way” series, following “Long Way Round,” “Long Way Down” and “Long Way Up.”
The ABC police procedural “Will Trent” is currently one of the top shows on Hulu.
Based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling series of mystery novels, the show follows a special agent in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation played by Ramón Rodríguez. The third season finale will air on May 13.
“Octopus!” premiered on Amazon Prime Video on May 8.
Narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the two-part docuseries dives into the world of these eight-legged cephalopods and how they live. The program features interviews with those who have taken a strong interest in these creatures ― including comedian Tracy Morgan.